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HICKENWATCHER: The governor doesn’t want to become a marijuana lobbyist

“I’m not going to lobby for a marijuana company when I step down from public service,” Hickenlooper said. “I make that commitment publicly.”

Trump tells Gardner the Justice Department won’t interfere with Colorado’s legal marijuana

Sen. Gardner announced that he had struck a deal with the Department of Justice to keep guidelines outlined in the Cole Memorandum in place.

Here’s what Gov. Hickenlooper said about 7 of the biggest issues facing Coloradans

Gov. John Hickenlooper issued his last State of the State speech Thursday, telling Colorado lawmakers one last time to "giddy up!"

George Brauchler is running for attorney general to keep the office in Republican hands

This has been expected since last week, when current AG Cynthia Coffman announced she'd be running for governor in a crowded Republican primary field.

Colorado surpasses last year’s marijuana revenue with two months still to go

The cannabis industry brought in $205.1 million dollars in revenue for Colorado from January through October 2017, according to the state.

Who’s running for governor of Colorado? Republican edition

Have you declared yet?

Colorado conservatives are pressing Republican gubernatorial candidates on education policy

Though it’s common for advocacy groups to try to pin down candidates on issues during political campaigns, the paid radio forum is an unusual strategy for elevating education as a campaign issue.

Elsewhere: While Colorado bars those with drug felonies from the pot business, Oakland opens a door

Due to state laws, Oakland's regulations could not be copied in Denver where the industry is dominated by white men.

In straw poll, conservatives prefer Arapahoe County DA George Brauchler for governor

The straw poll conducted at the Western Conservative Summit revealed a clear favorite among attendees, many of whom are grassroots activists.

DA Brauchler challenges Colorado governor’s attempt to spare Rene Lima-Marin from deportation

George Brauchler says his Republican run for governor is about public education, affordable housing and good roads

George Brauchler, rumored for governor’s race, is definitely up to something — maybe some kind of campaign?

Plan for Colorado-based “Marijuanaville” brand wasted away by Jimmy Buffett

Some people claim, that an Aurora woman's to blame for naming her apparel brand too similarly to Jimmy Buffett's "Margaritaville."

Pot club showdown nears between Colorado governor, lawmakers

Pot club showdown nears between Colorado governor, lawmakers

Study: 1 in 5 Colorado marijuana workers never receive health and safety training

A Colorado State University study found workers in the cannabis industry described their health as "fair" and reported symptoms like coughing and back pain.

One Colorado town’s getting a drive-thru marijuana shop

Colorado town getting a drive-thru marijuana shop

Denver’s Green Man Cannabis recalls marijuana products due to possible pesticide exposure

Samples of marijuana and marijuana-infused products the Denver-based cultivation company contained residual levels of illegal, off-label pesticides.

Colorado’s marijuana regulators are switching to private industry

Colorado pot regulators enter private consulting

Cocaine use is on the rise in Colorado, new federal data shows

Teens and adults in Colorado are using cocaine almost more than anywhere else in the nation, new report finds.

Arapahoe County District Attorney George Brauchler seeks death penalty for man accused of killing 6-year-old son

Arapahoe County prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty for Brandon Johnson, who is accused of stabbing his six-year-old son to death after sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend in the same home.